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Ana Delmy Monge is 69 years old, April 15th would be he 70th birthday. She is a loving, kind hearted person who is always willing to give others the world before she would even worry about herself. She is the eldest of six siblings, one of which is heaven already. She has been a loyal and devoted wife to an amazing husband, Saul. He has been by her side as husband for 47 years, a true testimony of love. Saul has been her full time caregiver for about 10 years, after Delmy was in need of full-time care. She is a mother to a son and daughter. She has six grandchildren and one great granddaughter.
1988 Delmy noticed a tremor in her right hand, by mid 1990 she was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease and the tremor had moved onto her right foot, she was 42 years old. By 1990 she was unable to work and had to retire her driver's license which she had so proudly earned two years before. After rigorous testing, MRIs, CTScans, misdiagnosed with strokes, a final diagnosis of Parkinson's started her on a long, long journey. For the last 28 years, her life has revolved around her disease, changing the lives of many with her story, sharing her courage to try new medicines, undergo experimental brain surgery, and even have a deep brain stimulator implanted in her brain. Through all of this there was never a dent in her sense of humor and love of life and family. She's our super lucky star, shining bright in such a dark disease. Through her faith she found courage to continue even when he legs began to fail, even when her voice became a whisper she was able to tell you she loves you "mucho". Our shiny star is growing dim, Parkinson's is claiming yet another victim.
Parkinson's disease is progressive, affecting the nervous system. Sometimes it develops gradually, sometimes starting with a barely noticeable tremor in just one hand. But while a tremor may be the most well-known sign of Parkinson's disease, the disorder also commonly causes stiffness or slowing of movement. Our bright star is at the end of the Parkinson's journey.
Admitted to St. Francis Hospital in Lynwood CA Sunday morning for shortness of breath. Having had fought and come back from a bought of pneumonia almost 2 years to the date, the family is praying for a miracle but preparing for the inevitable. Delmy's wishes are being honored, no more intubation, only comfort care and allowing a dignified natural progression. At this point it could be just a matter of time that until he light dims completely. The time we have with her is precious. She has been fighting most of her life and she's been a true inspiration to all that know her.
She's a sister, a wife, an aunt, a mother, a grandmother, a great grandmother, she's a beautiful soul who longs to be at peace.
Anything that can be contributed to help our family through this difficult time would be most appreciated.
We will continue to update everyone with more information once things have changed. Please continue to pray.
1988 Delmy noticed a tremor in her right hand, by mid 1990 she was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease and the tremor had moved onto her right foot, she was 42 years old. By 1990 she was unable to work and had to retire her driver's license which she had so proudly earned two years before. After rigorous testing, MRIs, CTScans, misdiagnosed with strokes, a final diagnosis of Parkinson's started her on a long, long journey. For the last 28 years, her life has revolved around her disease, changing the lives of many with her story, sharing her courage to try new medicines, undergo experimental brain surgery, and even have a deep brain stimulator implanted in her brain. Through all of this there was never a dent in her sense of humor and love of life and family. She's our super lucky star, shining bright in such a dark disease. Through her faith she found courage to continue even when he legs began to fail, even when her voice became a whisper she was able to tell you she loves you "mucho". Our shiny star is growing dim, Parkinson's is claiming yet another victim.
Parkinson's disease is progressive, affecting the nervous system. Sometimes it develops gradually, sometimes starting with a barely noticeable tremor in just one hand. But while a tremor may be the most well-known sign of Parkinson's disease, the disorder also commonly causes stiffness or slowing of movement. Our bright star is at the end of the Parkinson's journey.
Admitted to St. Francis Hospital in Lynwood CA Sunday morning for shortness of breath. Having had fought and come back from a bought of pneumonia almost 2 years to the date, the family is praying for a miracle but preparing for the inevitable. Delmy's wishes are being honored, no more intubation, only comfort care and allowing a dignified natural progression. At this point it could be just a matter of time that until he light dims completely. The time we have with her is precious. She has been fighting most of her life and she's been a true inspiration to all that know her.
She's a sister, a wife, an aunt, a mother, a grandmother, a great grandmother, she's a beautiful soul who longs to be at peace.
Anything that can be contributed to help our family through this difficult time would be most appreciated.
We will continue to update everyone with more information once things have changed. Please continue to pray.